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Beef Shami Kabab

Shami Kababs are very delicious starters and can be used to make excellent bun kabab sandwiches for snack time. These kebabs are made with minced meat and lentils. They are crispy on the outside and deliciously soft on the inside. They can be served as an appetizer, a starter or a snack.
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Total Time 40 mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Indian
Servings 12
Calories 199 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 pound beef.
  • 1/2 cup chana daal gram daal found in Indian grocery store, washed and presoaked for 15 minutes
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 medium potato chopped
  • 3 tablespoons of Shan Shami kabab masala
  • 2 Tablespoons of ginger garlic paste
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 2 1/2 cups of water

Instructions
 

  • In a pressure cooker put in the washed beef, ginger garlic paste, onions, chana daal, shan masala and two cups of water.
  • Close pressure cooker and cook for three whistles or till meat is cooked
  • Open lid and stir till all the water is evaporated
  • Remove the content into a bowl
  • Let it cool for 15-20 minutes and mix well
  • Add to it egg, cilantro and lemon juice when the mixture is cool
  • Mix well and make patties.
  • Keep the patties in the fridge for half an hour
  • Put 2 tablespoons of oil and shallow fry the kababs and put them on kitchen towel to absorb any excessive grease
  • You could also bake the kababs in the oven on a greased baking tray
  • You can serve them with a chutney of your choice or any salad.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Beef Shami Kabab
Amount Per Serving
Calories 199 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 54mg18%
Sodium 51mg2%
Potassium 250mg7%
Carbohydrates 9g3%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 13g26%
Vitamin A 81IU2%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 21mg2%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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